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Applications open!


Join the 6th edition of the Valenciaport Hackathon, now for startups ready to tackle real-world challenges from leading companies in the port-logistics ecosystem.

 

📍Edificio Del Reloj, Valencia

Who is it for

Who should apply

We are looking for:

  • Early-stage and growth startups
  • Teams with validated technology or MVP
  • Solutions in logistics, mobility, sustainability, AI, data, energy, and beyond
  • Startups ready to pilot, scale, and integrate with industry

 

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Not for:

❌ Individuals without a startup

❌ Pure ideation projects

❌ Academic-only teams without a product vision 

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What's at stake

This is not a traditional hackathon.

This is a startup acceleration opportunity.

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Solve real challenges proposed by leading companies
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Collaborate with industry experts and decision-makers
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Validate your solution in a real operational environment
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Prizes and growth opportunities

Prizes

1st Prize:

6.000 €

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2nd Prize:

3.000 €

granted by

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Potential Pilot Opportunity at Valenciaport Sandbox

The winning startup might gain access to develop a real-world pilot within the Valenciaport Sandbox by Opentop. This opportunity enables direct collaboration with leading players in the port and maritime sector, providing a unique environment to validate, test, and scale innovative solutions in one of Europe’s most dynamic logistics ecosystems.

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Challengers

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Challenge 1:

 

Hitachi aims for solutions for multi‑vector energy management in port terminals, with a strong focus on real operational use cases and a clear pathway towards a deployable Proof of Concept (PoC) in a live port environment. 

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Challenge 2:

 

 

Valencia Plataforma Intermodal Logística proposes the challenge of designing an intelligent, efficient, and sustainable model that integrates access control, safety, and mobility in roads with an urban character.

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Challenge 3:

 

El Comité de Innovación Cluster de Valenciaport aims for a comprehensive platform for monitoring, prediction, and response that strengthens the end-to-end resilience of the Port of Valencia.

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Challenge 1

Proposed by: Hitachi

Hitachi Energy aims for solutions for multi‑vector energy management in port terminals, with a strong focus on real operational use cases and a clear pathway towards a deployable Proof of Concept (PoC) in a live port environment.
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Challenge 2

Proposed by: VPI

VPI Logística propone el reto consistente en el diseño de un modelo inteligente, eficiente y sostenible que integre accesos, seguridad y movilidad en viales con carácter urbano.
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Challenge 3

Proposed by: Valenciaport

Una plataforma integral de monitorización, predicción, coordinación y respuesta que refuerce la resiliencia del Puerto de València de extremo a extremo.
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Beyond a prize, real business opportunities


  • Direct connection with decision-makers

  • Opportunity to launch pilot projects

  • Visibility within the Valenciaport innovation ecosystem

  • Mentorship from industry and innovation experts

  • Access to future collaboration or investment pathways

Supporters

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Key dates

Applications Open -
May, 5th
2026

Applications Close -
May, 25th
2026

Announcement of selected Startups -
June, 5th
2026

Hackathon day 1 -
June, 30th
2026

Hackathon day 2 -
July, 1st
2026

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Venue of celebration

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